Tuesday, June 28, 2011

remains of the day - once upon a sketch june 15th

when i saw this challenge http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-15th-challenge.html to use this sketch and to make the photos and journalling about something memorable i just had to do something about the recent floods we had in Queensland in January. Our land backs onto a creek which turned into a murderous torrent on January 10.
When i check out what others have done for this challenge, they are beautiful layouts on beautiful moments in time... but mine is somber and reflective. I turned the sketch clockwise once and only used two photos. The pictures and journalling describe a time after the flood where i am still trying to comprehend it all..Even now, i am sad writing this as there is still a lot of hurt and blame being felt by people in my district. This layout is more about therapy for me than being part of a challenge.. So thank you for looking and all comments are appreciated..

15 comments:

omg lizzy this is a stunning layout...a definite true winner................. im loving it all..... i remember the floods, although it didnt hit where i am im still close enough to you to have been affected as well,.....and my aunt and uncle are 'just up the road' from you at murphy's creek......... i didnt do a happy memory for this challenge either....mine was when connor almost severed a toe by dropping a brick on his foot.......

Dear Lizzy I adore your layout! And the most adorable about this is that you managed to create a nice layout based on green (the colour of hope) for such a sad moment. I'm sure it's very therapeutical for you but also for your family. Take care and always be strong! Love from Greece who's trying to stand up...

Lizzy nothing wrong with sombre. This is thoughtful and thought provoking. It's why we scrap to remember all those moments in time that have such meaning.Beautiful lo for it's creation and reflection.Jenix

That's ok - you're allowed to do sombre and reflective, as you said, it's part of the therapy. So for that fact alone it's a wonderful page. But it's also very beautiful with heartfelt journaling. Well done!

Sometimes it is good to focus on the sombre and be reflective. There is s a time for everything.Something good certainly came out of it in this beautiful layout. Love how detailed it is. Just gorgeous!! thanks for playing along at OUAS!

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Hi all! Thanks for coming by! I have been scrapbooking since Jan 2006 and really love the creativity and relaxation I get from it as well as creating pages from my memories.. I enjoy visiting other blogs and joining in with online challenges too.. And I appreciate the many friends I am making along the way!